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All In The Mind is ABC RN's weekly podcast looking into the mental universe, the mind, brain and behaviour — everything from addiction to artificial intelligence.
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Download This Show is your weekly guide to the world of media, culture, and technology. From social media to gadgets, streaming services to privacy issues. Each week Marc Fennell and a team of people far smarter than him (his words, not ours) take a fun deep dive into how technology is reshaping our lives.
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The world is on fire. There's a coup. A former president is being indicted. Inflation is through the roof, and AI is taking our jobs. What does it all mean? Each week, Matt Bevan explains the biggest story in world news while hiding in his basement from assassins and authoritarian regimes.
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In a world marked by wicked social problems, The Minefield helps you negotiate the ethical dilemmas, contradictory claims and unacknowledged complicities of modern life.
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Want to know what's really going on in Parliament House? Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas give you the political analysis that matters and explain what it means for you.
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From razor-sharp analysis of current events to the hottest debates in politics, science, philosophy and culture, Late Night Live puts you firmly in the big picture. This LNL podcast contains the stories in separate episodes.
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The Money looks at Australia and the world through an economic lens. It explores how economics influences everything else.
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Religion: it’s at the centre of world affairs, but profound questions still remain. Why are you here? What happens when you die? Does God matter? God Forbid seeks the answers.
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Each Friday, Airlie Ward chats with Tasmania's top journos to unpack one of the big stories of the week. If it's going to hit your heart, head or your hip pocket – we're going to break it down for you.
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Every Friday, join Ruby for News Time as she counts down the week’s most interesting news stories for kids. From amazing animals to special events, the natural world to outer space, News Time is made especially for children to help them understand the world around them.
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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world. Let's talk! With trusted experts and your stories, Life Matters is all about what matters to you.
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Jason di Rosso interviews the makers of the movies and tv you need to see.
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Julia Baird and Jeremy Fernandez chat about the stories you're obsessed with, the stuff you've missed and the things that matter. Episodes drop every Wednesday afternoon. We want to hear from you! Join the conversation and email the show at notstupid@abc.net.au
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With a focus on international politics and business, Fran Kelly talks to expert commentators about the things that matter to Australians.
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Hilarious gardening expert Sabrina Hahn answers all your gardening questions big and small. Roots and Shoots is the gardening program for green thumbs and non-gardeners. Join the program live on ABC Radio Perth twice a week.
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A mini casino in your pocket – how sport became a gambling product
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Australians have always loved to gamble but sports betting apps are making it more accessible to more of us.We look at the history of online sports gambling in Australia and its social impact.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The Grammy-winning Jazz singer, pianist and songwriter first became a household name for her cover of 'Jolene'.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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New chemical reaction promises to slash price of some pharmaceuticals
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A new chemical reaction eliminates 6 steps in the manufacture of some drugs promising big savings of time and money.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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This mongrel hunting dog – bred in the early days of British settlement, was the colony’s answer to feeding the hordes. But the Kangaroo dog’s talents didn’t quite harmonise with its new environment – and in some states this 'Roo dog' created utter chaos.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Persuading plums, coercing citrus; How can I get more fruit from my fruit trees?
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Gardening dream team Sab and Amber discuss the 2024 Ravensthorpe Wildflower Show, fruitless fruit trees, and nightmarish chilli thrips. 21:46 Troubleshooting some troublesome plums 26:53 What's on at this year's Ravensthorpe Wildflower Show - with Sue Leighton 43:49 How to convince a blossom-heavy lime tree to be more fruitful Listen to the program…
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Presidential wildcard Kennedy bows out of US political race
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Haemorrhaging support in the polls, and running low on funds, RFK Jr. has announced he'll endorse Donald Trump.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Wheelchair racer Angie Ballard is the Australian co-captain and remarkably, Paris is her 7th Paralympic games.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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World's biggest renewable energy project one step closer to reality
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The federal government has signed off on environmental approvals for Sun Cable's Australia-Asia Power Link, which will eventually have the capacity to power 3 million homes in the NT and Singapore.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Rohingya under attack: observers warn of another round of ethnic cleansing in Myanmar
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Eyewitnesses say local militia are sending drones directly targetting people as they try to cross the border into Bangladesh.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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After months of negotiations between the Government and the Coalition, there's still no bipartisan support for the introduction of a new Aged Care Act.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Ukraine has invaded Russia, what happens next?
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Will Ukraine's advance into Russia prove pivotal for the war, or could it turn into a strategic disaster?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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ABC Radio's Country Breakfast is an entertaining look at rural and regional issues around Australia.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Ruby's barely a teenager, and already she's become a champion bull rider. She's also had eight concussions and multiple brain bleeds. Reporter Tynan King investigates how this extreme sport became her obsession — even as it threatens her life.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The Bright Side: Some surprising solutions to our loneliness epidemic
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The Bright Side shines a light on stories of hope and problem-solving people around Australia.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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How maps are becoming a bigger part of our lives
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Resident demographer Simon Kuestenmacher discussed how maps help us look at the world differently.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Amanda Willimot: Author of Winter of the Wolf
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Amanda Willimot's debut book is inspired by a notorious werewolf trial.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Every major religion condemns theft as morally unacceptable. But is this moral position always absolute?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Orwellian equality: What can this philosophical outsider teach us about how to live
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Few English language writers enjoy the position of authority, even reverence, that the journalist, essayist, novelist George Orwell does. While Orwell is best known for his novel “Nineteen Eighty-Four”, he can also be read as developing a provocative moral sensibility — perhaps even an ethical system — in dialogue with the exigencies of war that fr…
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Fri Fix: Australian cycling history beckons and get ready for AFL chaos
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Cyclist Ben O'Connor is currently leading the Vuelta a España by almost five minutes after he won stage six, putting him in position to become the first Australian to win the Spanish grand tour. Plus the final round of the AFL is going to be wild, with almost every game having the potential to impact the final standings. Featured: Matt Keenan, SBS.…
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What if instead of adding tasks to your long to do list, you considered what you could take away? Professor Leidy Klotz has a theory that can help and he’ll teach you how to start subtracting at work. And Dom Price gives a coaching session that will help you stop, reflect and figure out what to let go of.…
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Vortex: a new novel from Rodney Hall, twice winner of the Miles Franklin Award
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Stories of Northern Soul, pigs trotters in performance art and politics in the subtropical 1950s come to life in three new works of fiction including Vortex, the new novel from 88 year old Rodney Hall, twice winner of the Miles Franklin Award; Woo Woo, by another Australian writer, Ella Baxter; and Rare Singles, the latest from English writer and j…
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On today's episode, we're headed to outback Queensland, an estuary in New South Wales, a cave in Indonesia and a river in Thailand that's home to a helpful hippo. Quiz Questions 1.What colour was the mangrove lobster that Mimka found? 2.In which state or territory did people break the record for the biggest game of Keppy Uppy? 3.What is Phra trying…
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Journeys through the cold chain, designing for rivers, the world of horology
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We explore how refrigeration has changed what we eat, ask how we can better design for city waterways, and meet a man who repairs time for a living.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Aunty Beth Wright has been instrumental in the revitalisation of Aboriginal language and culture.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The value of trust and the cost of a friendship
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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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US presidential candidate Kamala Harris will today take centre stage at the Democratic National Convention to make the biggest speech of her political life so far.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The state budget is just around the corner but we already know Tasmania's financial situation is dire. A leading economist warns it'll soon be the worst in Australia. How did we get here and what can be done to turn it around? Featuring State political reporter Adam Langenberg. Get in touch, email us: tassiecast@abc.net.au…
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When it comes to sexual organs, the penis is really ‘out there.’ Name another organ that can change its form AND function in a matter of seconds! There’s a lot of variety in the animal kingdom; from spikes and nails to coils and collagen – so, this appendage is worth investigating... close up. Sex is Weird is a new series of What the Duck?! With Dr…
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The race to save the world's islands - with stunning results
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Islands are the location of two extremes: they hold the greatest concentration on earth of both biodiversity and species extinctions. The challenge to save them and their inhabitants from the triple threat threat of invasive species, sea level rises and global heating seems immense, But the results when rescue teams are sent in are remarkably quick…
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Political philosopher David Runciman sits down with David Marr to discuss why democracy is in such a state of disrepair, and the scintillating idea he has to give our tired old systems a jolt of adrenaline.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Home break-ins have all but disappeared in most parts of the country. However, if you cast your mind back to the '80s and '90s, home robbery was a major concern.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Australia has some of the most incredible camping spots in the world. From the south coast of NSW to WA and the red dirt of the Northern Territory.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Foreign Correspondent - Chas Licciardello - Planet America Co-Host
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The Democratic Convention is underway in Chicago. Four days of party policies, discussions, speeches and general democratic gee up before the election.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Nightlife News Breakdown - Ron Mizen - Australian Financial Review
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Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Ron Mizen, Senior Political Reporter for the Australian Financial Review, who covers politics, economics, business and law.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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It is a bird? Is it a plane? Well, yes, it is a plane, but it's also something much more. We all know that airlines fly passengers and freight around the country and the world. But they're also like banks, and data collecting businesses. And that's because of the growing importance of their frequent flyer programs. Though you no longer need to fly …
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Why in the 21st century are we still talking about the political Left and Right?
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In a world where Donald Trump embraces anti free-trade protectionism and "leftish" governments are going heavy on law and order, do the old political labels of Left and Right really make sense? Is it time for a new way of thinking and talking about political difference? And how do ordinary voters actually choose their political positions? Are their…
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Public broadcasting is not as simple as ABC — with Kim Williams and Kerry O’ Brien
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New ABC Chair Kim Williams wants to see change at Australia’s national public broadcaster. In a fragmented media landscape and a fractured world, what is the role of public broadcasting, and how can the ABC stay relevant for its listeners, viewers and readers? This event was recorded at the Byron Bay Writers Festival on Saturday 10 August 2024. Spe…
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Unpacking white mindfulness and a white God
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Mindfulness has become a big deal in the West — after all, it's been shown to reduce stress. But some practitioners of colour are critiquing how mindfulness has become accommodated to systems of whiteness. Similarly, postcolonial theologians are challenging Christian conceptions of God as a white man, and the consequences that has for our society.…
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A gold medal is meant to change everything, but Nina Kennedy says it won't alter a thing about who she is. The pole vault gold medallist joins us to talk about the whirlwind post Olympics experience, her shift in mindset pre-Olympics, her "bad bitch" Mum Gwenda, athlete funding and a not-so-secret coded message that delivered her energy in Paris. F…
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Gaza visa stoush overshadows Labor policy wins
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The Albanese Government has passed a suite of measures this week - and gained 'in principle' support on others. But despite this, the Opposition's criticism of the Government's visa policy for Palestinians fleeing Gaza has again dominated the agenda. And as a new Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission is introduced, the Teals have called ou…
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What is the Government’s new digital ID program?
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Explore the latest in technology, social media, consumer electronics, digital culture and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen
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